We're pretty old, and we can't think of a time period in our lives that has been so tumultuous and angry as it is now in 2025. We're no scientists, but we reckon most of all of this noise and waste and hatred is down to one specific person and his minions. We…
Here's a timely post, one focused on one of the more popular countries at the moment, and that would be Canada. It's always been there, for sure, but it's only been in the past few years where it's really had its place in the sun (even if there's snow.) People usually think of…
“It’s Niagara Falls. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Who wouldn’t want to walk across it?” Nik Wallenda, a man famed for daredevil stunts, said this about Niagara Falls when asked why he wanted to walk across on a tightrope.
“A castle’s solitude offers refuge for the soul that seeks solace.”
Over the past decade, research has profoundly reshaped our understanding of Neanderthals, moving from a view of them as unsophisticated “brutes” to a complex, closely related species with advanced cultural, social, and technological abilities, whose genetic legacy lives on in modern humans.
“My flat was bright and spacious. It wasn’t well insulated, so it could get cold, but it certainly seemed to be of a higher build quality than what we’ve got now.” — An anonymous long-term resident, reflecting on the original brutalist flats.
You’ve only one life to live. Make it a good one.
“How can we ever build Europe if young people do not see it as a collective project and a vision of their own future?”
When it comes to the possibilities of ‘learning from history’ there are doubtless many things we could aspire to learn.
Some of those would be more practically useful, in terms of contributing to the normal and decent functioning of well-meaning societies than others.
. . .that is a dead set genius? A quantum leap. Oh, ha ha. You might think that Australia is one of those places where the air is free, the skies are wide open and getting around is mostly by car. Maybe in some of the more remote places, that's probably be the…
Ah, Paris. Beau, beautiful, vieux, old, cher, expensive, merveilleux, marvelous, amusant, fun, superbe, wonderful, à la mode, fashionable, bondé, crowded. The words escape us. Yes, Paris is all of that. That's why we always want to return, even though we've been there dozens of times. Most of us tend to…
Suits you, sir! You want more? You'll definitely get it in India. We've been several times and the country lives up to the legend. But, if this is your first foray, it's best to dip your toes in with experts who will euphemistically throw petals on your path. And…
Well, here we are again, tempted by another episode by that ever-curious ever-curious persnickety Walk With Me Tim. He is nothing if not thorough in his videos and this one is no exception. Here, he climbs a crane to sleep for the night. And so can you. Of course you can stay here…
Get ready to visit probably the most misunderstood country on the planet. Chile.
“In America everything goes and nothing matters, while in Europe nothing goes and everything matters.”
Like it or not. we owe a lot to the British. England's history is popular due to its profound global influence, which includes the Industrial Revolution that transformed societies worldwide, the establishment of the British Empire, the origin of the English language and common law system, and contributions to literature, science, and sport. Its rich history is visible in ancient sites like…
We're going to come out clean on this post. Utterly selfish. Me me me. What about, you may ask? It's about how and why Iberia has added a 9-Hour Airbus A321XLR Flights To Canada. You see, we're up here in the Great White North (where it actually be called the Great…
“Quis Separabit,” which translates to “Who shall separate us?” and is often understood as bringing people together across oceans. P&O also uses the tagline “Brings Us All Together™” to promote its brand. Customer reviews often include personal insights like the excellent facilities and entertainment on some ships, the potential for great value if you can…
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” — W. H. Auden
highlight Japanese car culture’s focus on reliability, precision, and continuous improvement, as seen in phrases about engineering fit from the start, not fixing it later. Other quotes emphasize the cultural dedication to quality and a meticulous approach, such as Akio Toyoda’s quote about learning from mistakes, or describe the passion in the culture and modification…